Genicom microLaser 210 - Manual (Page 148)

Publication No. GEG-99054 Genicom Mar 00
7-20 microLaser 210 User Guide
Solving 550 Sheet Feeder Problems
4. If the 550 sheet feeder is correctly set as an installed option, reload the printer driver software.
The printer driver software running on the host computer may be damaged. Reinstalling the
software is an easy and inexpensive way to isolate or eliminate the problem. Refer to the
DRIVERS folder on the Electronic Library CD-ROM for detailed instructions on installing
the driver.
5. Call your service technician.
This problem may be caused by a malfunctioning or broken component that requires service.
Feeder Operates Erratically
The following characteristics define this feeder problem:
■ The feeder does not function correctly.
■ The control panel does not display an error code.
The following procedure guides you through multiple actions that may solve this feeder problem.
Proceed one step at a time until the problem is solved—you may not need to complete the entire
procedure. If one of the steps in this procedure corrects the problem but the identical problem
returns in less than 50 prints, call for service.
1. Open and then firmly close all of the printer and feeder doors and covers.
Interlock switches monitor the position of printer doors and covers. When a door is closed,
the interlock switch is activated and the feeder can operate. When a door is open, the inter-
lock switch is not activated and the feeder cannot operate. If a door is not firmly closed, the
interlock switch can bounce between being activated and being not activated - confusing the
system and causing erratic operation.
2. Reinstall the printer driver software.
The printer driver software running on the host computer may be damaged. Reinstalling the
software is an easy and inexpensive way to isolate or eliminate the problem. Refer to the
DRIVERS folder on the Electronic Library CD-ROM for detailed instructions on installing
the drivers.
3. Call your service technician.
This problem may be caused by a malfunctioning or broken component that requires service.
Feeder Makes Unusual Noises
The following characteristics define this feeder problem:
■ The feeder makes unusual noises or makes more noise than usual either while idle or while
printing.
■ The feeder feeds paper without a problem.
■ The control panel does not display an error code.
The following procedure guides you through multiple actions that may solve this feeder problem.
Proceed one step at a time until the problem is solved—you may not need to complete the entire
procedure. If one of the steps in this procedure corrects the problem but the identical problem
returns in less than 50 prints, call for service.